The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have renewed their rivalry in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, and the series is off to a wild start. The Knicks are up 2-0, winni

Questionable fadeaways and single action possessions led by Tatum have been a considerable part of what has gone wrong for Boston against New York.

The Celtics may battle their way to two more wins in a refusal to go out silently, but New York has reduced them to an erratic collection of deep gunners who cannot find consistency on offense. Boston’s interior game looks even less effective with Kristaps Porzingis trying to work through an illness.